Daffodil, Chromacolor

Great color contrast of white and salmon.

Chromacolor is large corona daffodil. It produces one large flower per stem. They are real conversational piece, often rewarded with blue ribbons in garden competitions. Cromacolor is easy to naturalize, perfect for forcing and very often used in containers. Bulb size: 14 cm.

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Where to Plant Flower Bulbs

One cardinal rule for planting flower bulbs, is to plant them in soil that is well-drained. Check the proposed planting site for standing water after a rainfall. If you must plant where the soil is known to remain wet, raise the soil level by 6-12" above the surrounding soil.

When to Plant Flower Bulbs

Fall is the time when nearly all spring blooming bulbs are dormant and the pleasant weather allows for shipping and planting. Plant flower bulbs in September or October to allow the most root growth.

Watering Flower Bulbs

After planting flower bulbs, water thoroughly to settle the soil around them and to encourage the Start of root growth. If ample rain is lacking, it may be necessary to water new plantings once a week in the fall. Flower bulbs also require water after blooming, during the stage when foliage is ripening; water weekly if rain is sparse.